diff --git a/sand_monster.lua b/sand_monster.lua
index 5c9ac62..d5efaeb 100644
--- a/sand_monster.lua
+++ b/sand_monster.lua
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_monster:sand_monster", {
 	},
 	walk_velocity = 1.5,
 	run_velocity = 4,
-	view_range = 15,
+	view_range = 8, --15
 	jump = true,
 	floats = 0,
 	drops = {